Heavy metal induced resistance to herbivore of invasive plant: implications from inter- and intraspecific comparisons

IntroductionHeavy metals can affect the content of secondary metabolites in plants, which are one of the important defenses of plants against herbivores. However, studies on the effects of heavy metals on secondary metabolites of invasive plants are scarce. Phytolacca americana is an invasive plant...

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Main Authors: Yue Zhou, Chao Chen, Yuntao Xiong, Feng Xiao, Yi Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1222867/full